Dresser - Matilda The Musical (fixed-term contract)

Royal Shakespeare Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company in London is seeking a Dresser to join the Matilda The Musical wardrobe team. The appointed candidate would ideally start in December 2026 and will work on a Tuesday–Sunday fixed term contract for 12 months.

We value strong theatre practice, professional wardrobe experience, basic sewing skills and knowledge of costume disciplines. West End experience is highly desirable and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of good theatre practice.
• Experience in a professional wardrobe department.
• West End experience is highly desirable.
• Basic sewing skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of costume-related disciplines.

Skills

Wardrobe experience

West End exp

Sewing skills

Costume disciplines

Theatre practice

Job description

The RSC is looking for a Dresser to join the team at Matilda The Musical in London.

The appointed candidate would ideally start in December 2026.

All applicants must have a strong working knowledge of good theatre practice, as well as experience of working in a professional wardrobe department. Previous West End experience is highly desirable, as are basic sewing skills and a knowledge and understanding of costume-related disciplines.

This position is offered as a Tuesday – Sunday fixed term contract for 12 months.

The RSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) with Barred List check.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.